Welfare advocates protest Gregoire's cuts to program - State ...

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hu, 02 Sep 2010 18:33:00 GM

OLYMPIA - . Welfare. advocates met with Washington officials Wednesday to protest state assistance cuts ordered by Gov. Chris Gregoire, saying it makes little sense to trim support for parents when jobs are so difficult to find. ... That is about $558 million more than Raha's February forecast, but includes close to $800 million in new revenues also approved by Democratic lawmakers who have majorities in the House and Senate. Time for final push on tax . plans. ...